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Last Rated:	1. Plextor Plextor PX-716A 16X DVD+R, 16X DVD-R, 4X DVD+R double layer, 8X DVD+RW, 4X DVD-RW write speeds                    , 48X CD-R/24X CD-RW write speeds            , 8MB buffer, Internal IDE drive, Roxio Easy Media Creator Basic 7.1 Bottom Line: Feature-filled drive is a good investment, providing fine overall performance, along with 8X DVD+RW and new firmware for 6X double-layer. 4.5 stars Full Review • Test Report • Check latest prices	Check Latest Prices
Last Rated:	2. Toshiba Toshiba SD-R5372 16X DVD+R, 16X DVD-R, 5X DVD+R double layer, 4X DVD+RW, 4X DVD-RW, 5X DVD-RAM write speeds, 48X CD-R/24X CD-RW write speeds, 2MB buffer, Internal IDE drive, Nero Express 6.3 (with NeroVision Express 2.1 and Nero PhotoShow Express) Bottom Line: The best all-around performer on the chart. Regrettably, this version of Nero has limited components. 4.5 stars Full Review • Test Report • Check latest prices	Check Latest Prices
Last Rated:	3. Memorex Memorex 16x Internal Double-Layer Dual-Format DVD Recorder 16X DVD+R, 16X DVD-R, 4X DVD+R double layer, 8X DVD+RW, 4X DVD-RW write speeds, 48X CD-R/24X CD-RW write speeds, 2MB buffer, Internal IDE drive, Nero Express 6.3 (with NeroVision Express 2.1, BackItUp, and Recode) software Bottom Line: This drive is a good value, given its solid performance and its jam-packed, full-featured Nero software bundle, which includes Recode. 4 stars Full Review • Test Report • Check latest prices	Check Latest Prices
Last Rated:	4. Pacific Digital Mach-16X DVD Writer 16X DVD+R, 16X DVD-R, 5X DVD+R double layer, 4X DVD+RW, 4X DVD-RW write speeds, 48X CD-R/24X CD-RW write speeds, 2MB buffer, Internal IDE drive, Nero Express 6.3 (with NeroVision Express 2.1 and Nero PhotoShow Express) Bottom Line: Excellent performer uses the same drive mechanism as the Toshiba SD-R5372, but a mediocre manual holds it back. 4 stars Full Review • Test Report • Check latest prices	Check Latest Prices
Last Rated:	5. HP HP DVD Writer 640i 16X DVD+R, 8X DVD-R, 2.4X DVD+R double layer, 4X DVD+RW, 4X DVD-RW write speeds, 48X CD-R/24X CD-RW write speeds, 2MB buffer, Internal IDE drive, Sonic RecordNow 7.22, InterVideo WinDVD Creator 2.4, SureThing SE Bottom Line: A strong performer on all but double-layer writes, this model is distinctive thanks to its snazzy LightScribe label-etching ability. 4 stars Full Review • Test Report • Check latest prices
Last Rated:	6. Lite-On SOHW-1633S 16X DVD+R, 8X DVD-R, 2.4X DVD+R double layer, 4X DVD+RW, 4X DVD-RW write speeds, 48X CD-R/24X CD-RW write speeds, 2MB buffer, Internal IDE drive, Nero Express 6.3 (with NeroVision Express 2.1 and BackItUp) Bottom Line: Cheapest drive on the chart has a short-depth design for easy-installation in tight cases. But its 2.4X DL speed is poky. 3.5 stars Full Review • Test Report • Check latest prices	Check Latest Prices
Last Rated:	7. Sony DRU-710A DVD+RW Writer 16X DVD+R, 16X DVD-R, 4X DVD+R double layer, 4X DVD+RW, 4X DVD-RW write speeds, 48X CD-R/24X CD-RW write speeds, 2MB buffer, Internal IDE drive, Nero Express 6.3 (with NeroVision Express 2.1, BackItUp, and Recode) Bottom Line: Quick short-body drive is especially suitable for smaller PCs. Good documentation but its tray feels a bit flimsy. 3.5 stars Full Review • Test Report • Check latest prices	Check Latest Prices
Last Rated:	8. BenQ DW1620 DVD+RW Writer 16X DVD+R, 16X DVD-R, 2.4X DVD+R double layer, 4X DVD+RW, 4X DVD-RW write speeds, 40X CD-R/24X CD-RW write speeds, 2MB buffer, Internal IDE drive, Sonic RecordNow 7.2 and InterVideo WinCinema 6 Bottom Line: We upgraded this inexpensive drive's firmware to achieve 4X double-layer writes; future updates will push DL speed faster. 3.5 stars Full Review • Test Report • Check latest prices	Check Latest Prices
Last Rated:	9. Pioneer DVR-A08 DVD?RW Writer (16x/4x/16x DVD+RW, 16x/4x/16x DVD-RW, 4x DVD+R DL, 32x/24x/40x CD-RW) 16X DVD+R, 16X DVD-R, 4X DVD+R double layer, 4X DVD+RW, 4X DVD-RW write speeds, 32X CD-R/24X CD-RW write speeds, 2MB buffer, Internal IDE drive, Ulead DVD Movie Factory 3.5 SE and VideoStudio 8 SE, NovaStor NovaBackup 7.1 Bottom Line: Well-made, reliable burner offers only middling performance--including the slowest CD-R write speed of the bunch. 3.5 stars Full Review • Test Report • Check latest prices	Check Latest Prices
Last Rated:	10. LG Electronics LG GSA-4160B 16X DVD+R, 16X DVD-R, 4X DVD+R double layer, 8X DVD+RW, 6X DVD-RW, 5X DVD-RAM write speeds, 40X CD-R/24X CD-RW write speeds, 2MB buffer, Internal IDE drive, Nero Express 6.3 (with NeroVision Express 3SE), CyberLink PowerDirector Gold 2 Bottom Line: Model stands out for its competitive pricing and quick single-layer +R write performance. Also writes at 5X to DVD-RAM. 3 stars Full Review • Test Report • Check latest prices	Check Latest Prices

HOW WE TEST: We test drives under Windows XP Home on a PC with a 1.67-GHz Athlon XP 2000+ CPU and 512MB of SDRAM, using media supplied by the vendor or by Verbatim. We test the drives with the format specified by the vendor at review time. Some vendors may change drive suppliers without changing their model designations; our results reflect the configuration tested at review time. Write speed is the time (in minutes:seconds) required to write 7.9GB to double-layer DVD+R, 4.35GB to DVD using the drive's bundled mastering software, to format a blank rewritable DVD, and copy 2.64GB of data to that disc.